Patient of the Month

for October 2011

with 937 votes,

Lola wins the title of

October Patient of the Month!

LOLA
the baby Dachshund

Dr. Susan Belt at Benton Veterinary Hospital sent her to Dr. Dew due to suspicion of  a murmur consistent with a PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus). Her radiographs (xrays) did not confirm or argue the presence of PDA.

Dr. Dew did a Doppler ultrasound prior to surgery which indicated a shunt originating above the valves. The surgery was performed, and Lola recovered well. Her prognosis is good for chest wall healing and resolution of the murmur.

CONGRATULATIONS SWEET LIL LOLA!!!

6 week UPDATE: It is great to see “Lola” gaining weight and growing. She does have a grade II/V systolic murmur with the PMI at the right apex. The murmur has changed from pre-op in that now it only has a systolic component. On Doppler Ultrasound a high septal defect was noted.

Dr. Dew discussed continuing to monitor with ultrasound every 6 months, and will consult with a cardiologist concerning when to begin medical therapy.